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sheshe2

(86,068 posts)
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 11:09 PM Sunday

Candice Bergen, who famously drew the ire of then-Vice President Dan Quayle




Candice Bergen, who famously drew the ire of then-Vice President Dan Quayle when Murphy Brown raised a child as a single mother, reflects on how much has (not) changed since then in one of the #Emmys best moments.
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Candice Bergen, who famously drew the ire of then-Vice President Dan Quayle (Original Post) sheshe2 Sunday OP
She was great. My work is done. Baitball Blogger Sunday #1
Candice is truly a gem! oasis Sunday #2
We sure have good strong women on our side. sheshe2 Sunday #6
K&R for, perfect. UTUSN Sunday #3
TY sheshe2 Monday #10
Da fuck? As I recall, Dan actually sent her a gift for "her baby." 3Hotdogs Sunday #4
"Meow." Brilliant! lastlib Sunday #5
HA!!!!!! Direct hit, "Murphy"!!! Jack Valentino Sunday #7
Bazinga! sheshe2 Monday #11
She, you freaked me out with your title. I thought the rest of it would read niyad Monday #8
So Sorry! sheshe2 Monday #9
I understood when I saw your post and not just the title on our home page. niyad Monday #13
That was brilliant pfitz59 Monday #12

sheshe2

(86,068 posts)
6. We sure have good strong women on our side.
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 11:51 PM
Sunday

They don't need to pose shooting off automatic rifles to show their strength. They have laughter, courage, strength, compassion and beauty that comes from within.

When have you ever seen them do something that empowers women?

3Hotdogs

(13,127 posts)
4. Da fuck? As I recall, Dan actually sent her a gift for "her baby."
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 11:43 PM
Sunday

What more does she want?



















Yes, Henry, it's sarcasm.

Jack Valentino

(436 posts)
7. HA!!!!!! Direct hit, "Murphy"!!!
Sun Sep 15, 2024, 11:55 PM
Sunday

(Vance is now currently confused over this issue---
should he condemn single motherhood, or support as many offspring as possible??
so confusing)

niyad

(118,025 posts)
8. She, you freaked me out with your title. I thought the rest of it would read
Mon Sep 16, 2024, 12:33 AM
Monday

that she had died! Thank goodness my worry was not realized.

niyad

(118,025 posts)
13. I understood when I saw your post and not just the title on our home page.
Mon Sep 16, 2024, 01:23 AM
Monday

But that was a very nerve-wracking couple of seconds!

I did not know that the Emmy Awards were tonight. Will have to look at the list of winners. .and look at the red carpet videos to see the gowns!

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